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PokerStars Adds Glamorous Japanese Model Yuiko Matsukawa to his Team

After the wins of WSOP champion, Naoya Kihara, and grinder, Kosei Ichinose, PokerStars brings a touch of glamour to their Japanese team of representatives. Yuiko Matsukawa, a model, who is enjoying increasing popularity in the archipelago .

At 24 years of age, the young woman has become notorious for her magazine covers and appearances at the tables of the Macau Poker Cup final. A professional model, she is described by Pokerstars as a “rising star” in the land of the rising sun. The 24 year-old model is a familiar face in Asia where photos of her regularly feature in fashion magazines, and recently Yuiko has even been riding high at the box office, too, where she stars in the movie ‘Terrace House Closing Door’.

In the coming weeks, Yuiko should multiply appearances on the circuit, especially in promotions designed specifically for the Asian public. PokerStars is also said to be “committed to supporting the growth of poker in Japan by expanding its team of Japanese officials.” Remember, a long but inevitable casino legalization process is underway on the archipelago actress will be joining PokerStars Team Pro roster.

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